Who Would Like This Book:
If you're curious about the science behind your favorite dishes and want to know not just how but why recipes work, "Good Eats: The Early Years" is a treat. Alton Brown’s signature blend of nerdy food science, quirky humor, and practical kitchen tips shines through every page. Cooks who love experimenting, learning about ingredients, or fans of the show will feel right at home with this book. It's perfect for anyone who wants their cookbook to be as entertaining as it is educational.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you’re looking for a straightforward cookbook packed with quick-to-locate recipes, this one might not hit the mark. Some readers found the focus on culinary history and technique a bit much when they just wanted a simple how-to. The book is also quite large, which could make it unwieldy in tiny kitchens. Those hoping for only the latest or more advanced culinary trends might wish for something fresher or with more recipes.
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'Good Eats: The Early Years' by Alton Brown is a cookbook that not only provides classic style recipes but also includes science details and entertaining writing. Readers appreciate the mix of humor, information on ingredients, and traditional dishes that go beyond just recipes. The book is described as a perfect combination of Alton Brown's works, offering a variety of recipes, techniques, and the reasoning behind cooking methods.
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From The Publisher:
Alton Brown is a foodie phenomenon: a great cook, a very funny guy, and-underneath it all-a science geek who's as interested in the chemistry of cooking as he is in eating. (Well, almost.) Here, finally, are the books that Brown's legion of fans have been salivating for-two volumes that together will provide an unexpurgated record of his long-running, award-winning Food Network TV series, Good Eats.
From "Pork Fiction" (on baby back ribs), to "Citizen Cane" (on caramel sauce), to "Oat Cuisine" (on oatmeal), every hilarious episode is represented. Each book-the second will be published in fall 2010-is illustrated with behind-the-scenes photos taken on the Good Eats set. Each contains more than 140 recipes and more than 1,000 photographs and illustrations, along with explanations of techniques, lots of food-science information (of course!), and more food puns, food jokes, and food trivia than you can shake a wooden spoon at.
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